Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Posted Date: October
Company Summary:
We are a family business founded over 90 years ago. Now in its fourth generation of family management, the Group employs over 180 people across multiple business units in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
As the head office for our seven trading businesses, we are located in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. We provide services centrally for our businesses in Finance, Operations & Marketing. Our businesses are specialists in what they do and are bound together by our core business principles and a strong work ethic. As an Employee in a Family Business, you will be working in a close-knit team environment in a Company that has our people at the centre of everything we do.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 40 hours per week flexible hours between 07:00 and 18:00 – You are also required to work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties or that may be required to fulfil role.
Job Role/Description
We are growing our Group Finance team and are looking for a Finance Administrator – Payroll. The key focus of the role will be processing payroll for our 7 trading businesses as well as for our head office business and pension scheme. You will also be expected to support various aspects of the finance function included but not limited to, general finance administration, processing purchase and sales invoices, supporting both supplier and customer queries and credit control. All duties be carried out in an efficient and timely manner complying with all internal control procedures at all times.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in processing payroll, exceptional computer / systems skills, an eye for detail and the ability to pick up multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple stakeholders and activities at once. This role would suit a candidate who can work in an agile and fast changing environment who enjoys variety. Sage 50 payroll systems knowledge is essential.
The role would suit a candidate who has strong interpersonal skills, someone who builds relationships at all levels with ease. You will have a track record in a similar level role within a finance team. You will possess strong quantitative and analytical skills and have an innovative approach to problem solving. You will also have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will be a team player and have the desire to be hands on, flexible and proactive in the role.
Responsibilities
In the role you will work closely with the Bennie trading businesses. This will include, but is not limited to:
- Payroll processing
- Payroll time sheet management
- Intercompany recharges
- Expense Management
- CIS Returns
- Credit control and supporting the collection of customer debt
- Month End processes
- Support Bank reconciliations
- Support the opening of any new supplier and customer accounts
The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. As well as other duties relevant to your experience.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar payroll processing role.
- Experience with credit control / accounts payable would be an advantage.
- Strong IT skills and experience of Sage 50 payroll, Sage 200, Excel/Office 365.
- Protean knowledge would be an advantage.
- Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders.
- Professional telephone manner with excellent customer service skills.
- Organised and efficient.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge/experience of the construction / manufacturing industry is desirable
- It will be an advantage if you have worked within a Group company setting
What We Offer
Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary
Development: We are committed to investing in our people, so we invest in you. Development is in your hands and we want to enable this so your progression at Bennie is only limited by what you want to achieve.
Finally, Our long-standing family tradition, of giving staff a Christmas turkey.
Cranford Road
Burton Latimer
Northamptonshire
NN15 5TB
Part of The Bennie Group
A family of great companies
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Finance Administrator (Payroll) in Burton Latimer employer: Bennie Group
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